Prenatal Testing in the Second Half of Pregnancy
From Pregnancy Podcast by Vanessa Merten
May 3, 2026 · 35 min · Season 12 · Episode 18
About this episode
This episode provides a comprehensive guide to prenatal testing in the second half of pregnancy, discussing various tests and their implications for birth plans.
Prenatal testing in the second half of pregnancy is a different conversation than the testing offered earlier. Many of these tests produce results in real time, and many can directly affect your birth plan. As a result, decisions at this stage can feel heavier, both because you are closer to birth and because the consequences of these results land more immediately. This episode is a comprehensive, evidence-based guide to prenatal testing in the second half of pregnancy. We walk through gestational diabetes screening, group B strep testing, fetal well-being tests, and growth ultrasounds. We also cover what to do when test results prompt additional evaluation and what is unique about partner involvement when results arrive in real time. Full article and resources for this episode: https://pregnancypodcast.com/prenataltestingthirdtrimester/ Thank you to the brands that power this podcast: VTech is the #1 baby monitor brand in North America and trusted by millions of families. The VTech RM7968-2 Video Baby Monitor has 4K video, a 7-inch HD parent unit, and 360-degree pan, tilt, and zoom to follow every move. It also includes enhanced night vision, a soothing adaptive night light…
People in this episode
Host: Vanessa Merten
Topics covered
- prenatal testing
- second half of pregnancy
- gestational diabetes screening
- group B strep testing
- fetal well-being tests
- growth ultrasounds
- partner involvement
Keywords
- prenatal testing
- gestational diabetes
- group B strep
- fetal well-being
- growth ultrasounds
- birth plan
- partner involvement
Sponsors
VTech, Zahler
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